Head of Business Development - Retail

Blue Label Telecoms

  • Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job PurposeThe Head of Business - Retail oversees the Retail Division's strategic direction, financial control, and growth. This Senior Leadership position will ensure the alignment of business objectives with overall corporate goals while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement comprehensive retail strategies to drive profitability and market share.
  • Align retail operations with broader business objectives and corporate vision.
  • Identify new market opportunitiesand lead initiatives to capitalize on them.
  • Ensure the brand's consistency and integrity across all retail channels.
Financial Control
  • Oversee the financial performance of the retail division, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial targets.
  • Develop and manage financial plans and forecasts, focusing on revenue growth and cost control.
  • Analyze financial reports and data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Implement robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Team Growth and Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop retail management and teams to achieve high performance.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
  • Implement training and development programs to enhance skills and career progression.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Competencies
  • Strong financial acumen and experience in Budget Management and Financial Analysis.
  • Excellent Leadership, Communication, and Interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and execute effectively.
  • Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications, relevant to customer requests or industry norms.
  • Strategic Vision and Thinking.
  • Financial Expertise.
  • Leadership and Team Development.
  • Market Awareness.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Results-Oriented.
  • Customer Focus.
  • Adaptability.
  • Innovation.
  • Operational Excellence
  • Proven track record of driving Retail Growth and Profitability.
  • Willingness to travel extensively
  • A strong network within the Retail Sector would be advantageous.
Education
  • Matric - Essential
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Finance, or a related field - Essential
  • MBA - Preferred
Experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Retail Management.
  • At least 5 years in a Senior Leadership role.

Blue Label Telecoms

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